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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,022.80, 1,014,260.87 and 412,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,022.80, 1,014,260.87 and 412,659 is: 569,429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,022.80 : 1,014,260.87 = 412,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,022.80/1,014,260.87 = 412,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,022.80x = 1,014,260.87 × 412,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,022.80x = 418,543,877,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,543,877,384.98/735,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,429.79

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